Testimonial for Melissa Espey-Mueller
As first time expecting parents, we knew Melissa was going to be such an invaluable member of our labor and delivery process from the moment we met her. Her presence exudes a quiet, calm, confidence with many years of experience to back it up. She was there as a supportive partner in the process to help answer our questions through the pregnancy and educate us so we could evaluate what decisions we would make along the way as well as when our baby arrived.
During early labor we stayed in constant contact while we labored as long as possible at home. When we arrived at the hospital, she met us within a very short time and began supporting the active labor process with positions to try, counter pressure to help with pain management and anatomy position, and asked questions on how I was feeling so we could adjust our plans and position as needed. She was not only a great coach for me during a tough labor, but she was a great partner for my husband to help give us all the confidence through the process.
Ultimately after trying for over 4 hours through transition without progressing in dilation or baby station, total exhaustion of my body, and variability in the babies vitals, I submitted to an epidural. It wasn't part of my plan in a natural birth and I had felt like I could not do it in my own but was failing by asking for the epidural. Melissa's emotional support through that decision was invaluable. She reassured me that this was very likely what my body needed to relax and safely being our baby into the world.
I would absolutely recommend Melissa to expecting parents. She will empower you with evidence based resources, compassion, guidance to emotive your mental and physical readiness, and her many years of experience
-Tina Nolan
February 11, 2022
Melissa Espey-Mueller
VOTED BEST DOULA IN DALLAS
Birth Fee: Not specified
